John Birch

John Birch is an experienced IT professional currently serving as the IT Director and Head of Information Technology at the National Fostering Group since October 2022, while also fulfilling the role of Trustee at The Dream Big Trust since April 2021. Prior to these positions, John Birch held significant roles in Outcomes First Group as Head of IT Security and Security Architect and spent 15 years at Cybertill, ultimately achieving the position of Information Technology Manager. Notable achievements include the development of a "Shop in a box" solution that improved installation efficiency. John's career began in customer service roles at B&M Bargains and Safeway PLC, where strong communication skills were cultivated. An educational background includes a Certificate in Information Technology and Computing from The Open University, alongside multiple IT certifications.